The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) publishes guidance documents to inform people living in BC and promote compliance with the province's access and privacy laws.

Learn more about administrative fairness with resources available for staff at public bodies.

This section sets out organizations’ responsibilities for each of the 10 fair information principles. It outlines how to fulfill these responsibilities and offers some tips.

Public sector organizations can learn more about privacy and information management in the following resources: Policies and guidelines, tip sheets, templates, forms, reports, directions, …

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) publishes guidance documents to inform citizens and promote compliance with BC’s access and privacy laws.

The purpose of this guidance document is to provide information about how FIPPA applies to the use of video and audio surveillance. In February 2025, the City of Richmond began field …

Feb 25, 2025 · The Ministry of Citizens’ Services developed this manual to increase understanding of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and its …

Apr 21, 2023 · Fairness in Practice. This guide provides practical guidance on how the public sector can be fair when delivering programs and making decisions that impact the public. …

To qualify as employee personal information, the information must be collected, used or disclosed for the purposes reasonably required to establish, manage or terminate an employment …

Organizations are expected to develop and implement program controls that give effect to the privacy principles contained in the Federal, Alberta, and British Columbia private-sector …